Welcome to Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association (BBLA)
PRESERVING CZECH AND SLOVAK CULTURE IN NEW YORK CITY SINCE 1891
PRESERVING CZECH AND SLOVAK CULTURE IN NEW YORK CITY SINCE 1891
BBLA member organizations host some of the best events in the city—concerts, festivals, lectures, and film screenings—at Manhattan’s Bohemian National Hall.
Elizabeth Blancke-Biggs, internationally acclaimed soprano, and Michael Recchiuti, award winning conductor and pianist will explore the art of the Late Romantic 20th century German Lied.
Explore remarkable personal stories about survival, hope, and new beginnings shared by Czech immigrants who lived through World War II.
An annual showcase of contemporary Central and Eastern European theater, honoring Vaclav Havel. Theater, puppetry, clown, music, opera on film, a livestream from Salzburg, and more.